MICHIGAN JUNE

COMMANDERY PARADE AT MOSLEM SHRINE CIRCUS

The Knights Templar paraded at the Masonic Night at the Detroit Moslem Temple Shrine Circus on March 27, 2000, at the State Fair Coliseum.

Participating were Harold E. Teufel; Jerry K. Bush; Anton Karpowich, Jr.; Robert F. LeGrand; Don J. Williams, PC; Russell Spice, PC; Emmett W. Mills, EC; all from Detroit Commandery No. 1; Edwin J. Forbush, PC, EC of Northville Commandery No. 39; James E. Hawn, GSW; Roy A. Ickes, GW; James C. Costello, DGC; Richard Webb, Jr., PGC; and John H. Mengel, PC, Detroit Commandery No. 1, acting as Captain General. and taking the picture was Corbin P. Elliot, PC, Detroit Commandery No. 1.

In the reviewing stand was the Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Michigan, Sir Knight Robert C. Ickes, along with other Masonic dignitaries.

ALL-ORDER DAY EXEMPLAR

On Saturday, April 15, Sir Knights from Detroit Commandery No. 1 and other Sir Knights from across the state met in the Detroit Masonic Temple for the last of the Templary 2000 Crusade All-Order Days.

Sir Knight Alan Peterman, Potentate of Moslem Shrine in Detroit, was the exemplar for the class of 43 new Sir Knights.

TEMPLARY 2000 CRUSADE - DETROIT

Some 43 new candidates received the Orders of Red Cross and Malta and were created Knights of the valiant and magnanimous Order of the Temple at the Detroit Masonic Temple on April 15, 2000. This completed the three Templary 2000 Crusade All-Order Days and brought the total knighted to over 70.

The Illustrious Order of the Red Cross was conferred by Northville Commandery No. 39. Detroit Commandery No. 1 conferred the Order of Malta and the Order of the Temple.

Pictured above, with the new Knights of Malta, after the Order of Malta, were, left to right, James E. Hawn, GSW; James C. Costello, DGC; Robert C. Ickes, GC; Emmett W. Mills, C, Detroit Commandery No. 1; Claude A. Miller, PGC, GT; Richard E. Hansen, GG; and Ray M. Gibson, GCG.

PARADES - SUMMER 2000

Sir Knights: It is time to place the dates for the remainder of the Summer 2000 parades on your calendar. The uniform for parades is full dress with sword or, if approved at the Grand Conclave, the new Summer Uniform. Please wear a short sleeve white shirt and, if necessary, white suspenders. We will form two divisions as the new summer uniform is being phased into general use.

Web Coordinator’s note: The new summer uniform legislation was passed at the Annual Conclave on Friday, June 2, 2000, in Port Huron.

Northville, July 4: Northville Commandery No. 39 will be the host. There is a farm breakfast (cost $4) prior to the parade starting at 7:00 A.M. at the Northville Masonic Center, 106 E. Main St. We will assemble in the Northville Downs parking lot at 9:30 A.M. and the parade steps off at 10:00 A.M. (Summer Uniform preferred.)

Traverse City, July 8: Traverse City Commandery No. 41 invites all Sir Knights and Ladies to enjoy the Cherry Royale Parade. Assemble at the Traverse City Masonic Temple at 13360 West Bay Shore Road. Busses will depart at 9:30 A.M. at a cost of $2 per rider. Lunch will follow at the Temple at $5 per person. (Summer Uniform preferred.)

Alma, August 5: Park on the front lawn parking area of the Masonic Home by 10:00 A.M. Street traffic will be closed by the Alma Police Department by 10:30 A.M. Take the free Home bus transportation to the assembly area (1-1/2 miles distant) prior to 10:30 A.M. We step off at 11:00 A.M. for a 1.7 mile march. If your are unable to complete the distance, remain near the rear of the Masonic Home and join in with the marching complement when it passes that part of the Home. Then, continue with us past the reviewing stand at the front of the Home to the dispersal area again at the rear of the Home. Lunches are available for sale at several locations at this annual Home Fair. (Summer Uniform preferred.)